THG Labs and Clean Food Group have announced a strategic partnership to create new raw materials through the transformation of food waste, starting with a low impact, high-performance oil, for use in personal care products.

The partnership aims to provide the cosmetics industry with upcycled ingredients that will replace commonly used, more agriculturally intensive ingredients.

Professor Chris Chuck, Technical Lead, Clean Food Group said “We are delighted to be collaborating with THG LABS, as a leading innovator and full-service manufacturer in the cosmetics industry. With the help of THG LABS, we are excited to bring to market a range of science-led cosmetics and personal care products that put sustainability at their core.”

Kristal Goodman, Head of Product Innovation, THG LABS said “Building on THG LABS passion for biotech and commitment to a more sustainable future, we are thrilled to be collaborating with Clean Food Group on a new era of innovation in sustainability. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to improve the environmental impact of our products, not only within the manufacturing facility but also in the supply chain of our raw materials.”

The genesis for the partnership came after eight years of pioneering research led by Professor Chris Chuck, Technical Lead at Clean Food Group. The proprietary technology platform uses proven, scalable non-GMO yeast strains and fermentation technology and harnesses bread waste as its food source, to deliver sustainable alternatives to traditional oil and fat ingredients.